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wine list
"old world" red
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FR 16 Saumur-Champigny, Dom. Des Roches Neuves, T. Germain, 2006 (Fr.)
From a Bordeaux winemaker now in the Loire, this superb, biodynamic wine is produced with exceptionally ripe grapes & minimal intervention. 100% Cabernet Franc, it has a dark, garnet color, a nose of red berries & cocoa, and a mouthfilling palate which is delicious: raspberry & chocolate.
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38.00 |
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FR 18 Chinon, Dom. Baudry, "Les Grange," 2004 (France)
Made of 100% Cabernet Franc in the Loire-red tradition, this wine is supple & fruity with an herbal/spicy aroma & smoky, cherry fruit. Dry on the finish, the ripe flavors of this superb vintage are layered & complex.
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28.00 |
FR 1 Coteaux du Languedoc, Dom. Ravaille Ermitage du Pic St. Loup, 2005 (Fr.)
A complex, firm, and meaty blend of Syrah, Grenache & Mourvedre. Coming from the South of France, this wine has dry, lingering tannins.
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27.00 |
FR 12 Cote du Rhone, Domaine du Vieux Ch�ne, Capucines, 2006 (France)
This small , family-run property's Biodynamic wines are full- bodied & jammy. It is vibrant, lively, & peppery with herbs, black fruit, & spice.
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26.00 |
FR 4 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Dom. Font de Michelle, 2004 (France)
A superb Biodynamic wine with abeautiful floral and spice aromas, plenty of ripe, rustic fruit flavors, and a long, balanced finish. |
65.00 |
| FR 8 Collioure," Schistes", Coume del Mas, 2005, ( Rousillon France) Produced from naturally low-yielding vines in Southwest France, a blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Carignan, this juicy, intense wine is lavish, with dense dark berry fruit and strong minerality due to the soils of pure granitic schist where it grows. A balanced palate and supple tannins round out this outstanding wine. |
56.00 |
FR 14 Gigondas, Dom. Les Pallieres, 2004 (France)
A complex, full bodied S. Rhone with blackberry & plum aromas. Dense, intense with a lingering finish & the perfect balance of tannins & fruit.
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58.00 |
| FR 26 Montagne Saint-Emilion, Chateau Treytins, 2004, (Bordeaux, France) This blend of Merlot 75%, Cabernet Franc 20% and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon is bottled at the Chateau. It has a ruby red color, amber highlights and discrete, smooth wood with notes of vanilla and a red berry nose. It is supple on the palate, intense with good acidity, supported by velvety tannic structure. |
45.00 |
FR 15 Pernand Vergelesses Rouge, Dom. Marius DeLarche, 2002/05 (Burgundy)
Considered a "Burgundy Gem," this "new wave" French Pinot Noir is produced by non-interventionist methods from a small, artisanal winemaker. It is medium-bodied and soft, yet concentrated on the palate with flavors of raspberry & red currant, & spice. It is silky & delicious.
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45.00 |
FR 5 Morey-St.-Denis, Dom. Pierre Amiot et Fils, 2003 (Burgundy)
From a highly-regarded, 4th generation small producer, this charming, fruit-forward Pinot Noir has excellent structure. Vineyard is 100% organic.
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85.00 |
FR 10 Vosne-Roman�e, Domaine Bizot, 2004 (Burgundy)
Made by a producer who is described as a "true radical," Dom. Bizot takes non-interventionist winemaking to the extreme to preserve the pure flavors and character of his terroir. The wine is aromatic, intense, ripe, and complex; Rich, silky & elegant on the palate. 100% organic.
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90.00 |
FR 3 Beaujolais, Domaine des Terres Brulees, 2006
Made from Gamay Noire, a relative of Pinot Noir, Rich, earthy flavors & aromas reminiscent of red berries and cherries. Pure unaldutarated Gamay at its best.
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28.00 |
| FR17 Saint- Estephe, Chateau La Peyre, 2002 Bordeaux) The only Cru Artisan- deignating small, high quality Bordeaux producers- in the Saint- Estephe area brings a beautiful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Aromas Marked by the Cab: plum, cassis & raspberry, silky tannins. |
59.00
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FR 24 Margaux, "Segla," Chateau Segla, 2003(Bordeaux)
Blackberry and vanilla aromas and a full-bodied palate; a fine finish to this wine produced by the second hous of Rauzan-Segla.
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80.00 |
FR 6 Haut Medoc, Chateau Moulin de Tricot, 2003 (Bordeaux)
This "Cru Bourgeois" estate grows mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller amounts of Merlot, using 20 year old vines. A small vineyard where the vigneron uses no chemicals to produce a truly aristocratic wine. |
49.00 |
FR 9 St. Emilion, Chateau Coutet, 2005(Bordeaux)
A versatile, classic St. Emilion from the 8th generation of a small winery in the "Grand Cru"Classification. A delicate, mellow nose which is fresh and crisp on the palate with a good tannic structure.
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64.00 |
FR 11 Lalande-de-Pomerol, Chateau St. Jean de Lavaud, 2005 (Bordeaux.)
The extraordinary terroir on which this wine is produced neighbors Ch. Lafite. A Portugese winemaker employs modern techniques to extract maximum fruit & concentration while maintaining freshness. An explosive, fruit-forward wine" ultra-ripe red fruits, vanilla spices, & silky tannins with a long finish.
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60.00 |
FR 19 Cotes du Rhone Villages, Cairanne, Dom. Catherine le Goeuile, 2006,(France)
Organically produced & hand-harvested, this wine has generous red fruit flavors & is lightly spicy. A terrific find from a small Rhone producer.
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38.00 |
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| FR 21 Pinot Noir, "Bourgognr Rouge, " Michel Sarazin,, 2005 (Laguedoc, France) A Burgundy value; fresh red berry aromas, a hint of esrthiness, and a well-structured, concentrated palate from a small family estate famous for its delicious wines. |
30.00 |
| FR 20 Menetou Salon, Rouge, Dom. Philippe Gilbert, 2005 ( Loire Valley, France) 100% Pinot Noir for a tiny A.O.C. neighboring Sancerre in the Loire Valley. This wine is elegant and fruit with a beautiful balance and a pleasant, dry finish. |
42.00 |
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| FR25 Cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine de la Citadelle, 2005 (Rhone Valley) A rich, delicious Cabernet wich is fruit-forward, reflecting the southern terroir where it is produced more than the grape variety. |
29.00 |
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